Yes, I do realize that it’s not quite April yet – but since it’ll be here before next Sunday, I thought today would be a good time to start a fresh new gratitude linkup for the fresh new month that’s peeking at us from just around the corner.
And, in case you missed it…
I’m going to be shaking things up a little – no, a LOT! – during the month of April on Alphabet Salad. I’ll still be sharing the gratitude linkup each week – but instead of a list, my own post will take the form of a poem inspired by gratitude. Why, you ask? Well, I’ve decided to participate in NaPoWriMo 2015, which involves writing 30 poems in 30 days. I’m also going to be doing the Blogging from A to Z Challenge, but since no challenge letters are assigned for Sundays I thought sticking with the theme of gratitude would be appropriate for those days. (Totally confused?! Check out my explanatory post for more info on what to expect on Alphabet Salad in April.)
And now, on to gratitude!
In no particular order, here is my own gratitude list for this moment in time. I hope that after reading it you’ll go on to write and share your own!
- My hairstylist’s ability to help me make the most of what I have and to feel pretty.
- A happy childhood full of fond memories.
- Filling up our almost completely empty gas tank on a day when fuel prices were super low.
- A calm and productive work week.
- Opportunities to meet and laugh with new friends.
- The ability to read, and to thoroughly enjoy reading.
- The ability to write, and to completely adore writing.
- A healthy, balanced week of eating.
- Discovering that I can actually concentrate on both listening to an audiobook AND doing certain types of work. Yay for multitasking!
- My husband’s love.
Now it’s your turn!
How to get involved in the Gratitude Linkup
Note: This linkup will be open for the entire month, so feel free to add as many gratitude posts as you choose to write in April!
- Write and post a gratitude list in your own blog.
- Click the “add your link” button below and share your gratitude post.
- Click “get the InLinkz code” below and add the linkup code to your post.
- Visit and comment on some of the posts listed in the Gratitude Linkup.
P.S. – Here’s some background on why I started the Gratitude Linkup.
Twitter: luxganzon
March 29, 2015
I looked at your title and I was like, April?! How time flies!
I am grateful for writing too. I can’t imagine what I’ll do without it. Happy Sunday!
Lux Ganzon recently posted… I Choose To Be Happy
Twitter: alphabetsalad
March 29, 2015
Thank you! Happy Sunday to you! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + April 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: rm29303
March 29, 2015
Great list! The often “not thought of”.
Rena McDaniel recently posted… REMEMBERING THE PAST THROUGH ALZHEIMER’S
Twitter: alphabetsalad
March 30, 2015
Yes, sometimes those things are the most valuable! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + April 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Thank you for these gratitude essays. You remind me to look at everything that is going right in life.
Jack V Sage recently posted… Throw a Little Shade
Twitter: alphabetsalad
March 30, 2015
You are most welcome. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + April 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: DebbieDoglady
March 30, 2015
I am in total awe of your April aspirations, Laurel. Hope they all work out! My husband is always at the top of my gratitude list too. Have a great week. 🙂
Debbie D. recently posted… COMING UP AT THE DEN: APRIL #AtoZChallenge AND BEYOND
Twitter: alphabetsalad
March 30, 2015
I hope so too! You have a great week as well. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + April 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: black tortoise.com
March 30, 2015
I like to do the poetry challenge, too. Well, 5 days a week, anyways. See you in verse!
Adela recently posted… Gratitude Monday: Easter, etc.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
March 30, 2015
Yes indeed! Good luck!
Laurel Regan recently posted… #MicroblogMondays 31 – Inspirational Quotes
I love reading these gratitude posts. They make me think of every tiny thing that I must be grateful for. Like I came home after a week away and loved the joy and love that my Lab showered on us. As a matter of fact, I am grateful for his loving presence in my life. I am grateful that the children have completed another school year well and successfully. I am also grateful that the FY closing well got over.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
April 1, 2015
Such a lovely list, Rachna! Thank you for sharing!
Laurel Regan recently posted… NaPoWriMo + Blogging from A to Z Challenge 2015 – A is for…
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